Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad engages in the plantation, manufacturing, and property development businesses. The company operates through five segments: Plantation, Manufacturing, Property Development, Investment Holding, and Others. It is involved in the cultivation, processing, and marketing of palm and rubber products; extraction of crude palm oil; refining of palm products; and kernel crushing a… Read more
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLKBF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of December 2025: $14.87 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLKBF) has net assets worth $14.87 Billion USD as of December 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($32.25 Billion) and total liabilities ($17.38 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $14.87 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 46.11% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 6.52% |
| 5-Year Change | 9.01% |
| 10-Year Change | 37.2% |
| Growth Volatility | 8.32 |
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad - Net Assets Trend (2006–2025)
This chart illustrates how Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (2006–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad from 2006 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | $15.49 Billion | +3.20% |
| 2024-09-30 | $15.01 Billion | -7.04% |
| 2023-09-30 | $16.14 Billion | +0.57% |
| 2022-09-30 | $16.05 Billion | +12.98% |
| 2021-09-30 | $14.21 Billion | +20.36% |
| 2020-09-30 | $11.80 Billion | +4.58% |
| 2019-09-30 | $11.29 Billion | -8.32% |
| 2018-09-30 | $12.31 Billion | -1.04% |
| 2017-09-30 | $12.44 Billion | +10.21% |
| 2016-09-30 | $11.29 Billion | +11.45% |
| 2015-09-30 | $10.13 Billion | +23.77% |
| 2014-09-30 | $8.18 Billion | +2.89% |
| 2013-09-30 | $7.95 Billion | +5.94% |
| 2012-09-30 | $7.51 Billion | +0.56% |
| 2011-09-30 | $7.47 Billion | +18.03% |
| 2010-09-30 | $6.33 Billion | +6.44% |
| 2009-09-30 | $5.94 Billion | +3.53% |
| 2008-09-30 | $5.74 Billion | +12.65% |
| 2007-09-30 | $5.10 Billion | +9.25% |
| 2006-09-30 | $4.66 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 983837600000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (September 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $9.84 Billion | 69.07% |
| Common Stock | $2.07 Billion | 14.55% |
| Other Components | $2.33 Billion | 16.37% |
| Total Equity | $14.24 Billion | 100.00% |
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Sprott Inc.
NYSE:SII
|
$3.18 Billion |
|
Raiffeisen Bank International AG
PINK:RAIFF
|
$3.18 Billion |
|
LivaNova PLC
NASDAQ:LIVN
|
$3.18 Billion |
|
La Française des Jeux Société anonyme
PINK:LFDJF
|
$3.18 Billion |
|
Whitecap Resources Inc.
PINK:SPGYF
|
$3.17 Billion |
|
Victory Capital Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:VCTR
|
$3.17 Billion |
|
Qilu Bank Co Ltd
SHG:601665
|
$3.17 Billion |
|
Korn Ferry
NYSE:KFY
|
$3.16 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 13,704,290,000 to 14,243,704,000, a change of 539,414,000 (3.9%).
- Net income of 817,278,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 325,831,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 2,275,281,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 2,323,248,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $817.28 Million | +5.74% |
| Dividends Paid | $325.83 Million | -2.29% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-2.28 Billion | -15.97% |
| Other Changes | $2.32 Billion | +16.31% |
| Total Change | $- | 3.94% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.48x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 1.46x to 0.48x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-09-30 | $4.22 | $6.17 | x |
| 2007-09-30 | $4.62 | $6.17 | x |
| 2008-09-30 | $5.20 | $6.17 | x |
| 2009-09-30 | $5.29 | $6.17 | x |
| 2010-09-30 | $5.64 | $6.17 | x |
| 2011-09-30 | $6.64 | $6.17 | x |
| 2012-09-30 | $6.68 | $6.17 | x |
| 2013-09-30 | $7.07 | $6.17 | x |
| 2014-09-30 | $7.28 | $6.17 | x |
| 2015-09-30 | $9.08 | $6.17 | x |
| 2016-09-30 | $9.81 | $6.17 | x |
| 2017-09-30 | $10.86 | $6.17 | x |
| 2018-09-30 | $10.73 | $6.17 | x |
| 2019-09-30 | $9.73 | $6.17 | x |
| 2020-09-30 | $10.09 | $6.17 | x |
| 2021-09-30 | $11.00 | $6.17 | x |
| 2022-09-30 | $13.25 | $6.17 | x |
| 2023-09-30 | $13.28 | $6.17 | x |
| 2024-09-30 | $12.58 | $6.17 | x |
| 2025-09-30 | $12.87 | $6.17 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 5.74%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.27%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.79x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.23x
- Recent ROE (5.74%) is below the historical average (11.86%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 9.71% | 11.14% | 0.69x | 1.27x | $-13.26 Million |
| 2007 | 14.11% | 13.70% | 0.72x | 1.42x | $202.25 Million |
| 2008 | 18.79% | 13.25% | 0.92x | 1.54x | $486.94 Million |
| 2009 | 10.87% | 9.20% | 0.77x | 1.53x | $49.10 Million |
| 2010 | 16.86% | 13.51% | 0.82x | 1.53x | $411.82 Million |
| 2011 | 22.22% | 14.63% | 0.98x | 1.55x | $864.05 Million |
| 2012 | 17.04% | 12.03% | 0.88x | 1.60x | $500.26 Million |
| 2013 | 12.18% | 10.03% | 0.78x | 1.56x | $164.37 Million |
| 2014 | 12.79% | 8.91% | 0.86x | 1.66x | $216.53 Million |
| 2015 | 9.00% | 6.37% | 0.79x | 1.79x | $-96.73 Million |
| 2016 | 15.24% | 9.65% | 0.90x | 1.76x | $547.73 Million |
| 2017 | 8.69% | 4.79% | 1.08x | 1.69x | $-151.72 Million |
| 2018 | 6.59% | 4.09% | 0.97x | 1.66x | $-389.17 Million |
| 2019 | 5.96% | 3.98% | 0.76x | 1.97x | $-418.54 Million |
| 2020 | 7.14% | 4.95% | 0.74x | 1.93x | $-310.10 Million |
| 2021 | 19.04% | 11.34% | 0.71x | 2.37x | $1.07 Billion |
| 2022 | 15.16% | 7.98% | 0.90x | 2.12x | $737.59 Million |
| 2023 | 5.83% | 3.53% | 0.78x | 2.10x | $-597.61 Million |
| 2024 | 4.31% | 2.65% | 0.73x | 2.23x | $-779.47 Million |
| 2025 | 5.74% | 3.27% | 0.79x | 2.23x | $-607.09 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Chemicals
- Average net assets among peers: $7,181,833,981
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 7.11%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLKBF) | $14.87 Billion | 9.71% | 1.17x | $3.17 Billion |
| AirBoss of America Corp (ABSSF) | $197.00 Million | -16.19% | 1.24x | $57.06 Million |
| Asia Carbon Industries Inc (ACRB) | $19.13 Million | 17.11% | 0.33x | $0.98 |
| Aimia Inc (AIMFF) | $1.29 Billion | -4.63% | 2.83x | $103.68 Million |
| L'Air Liquide S.A (AIQUF) | $11.83 Billion | 14.08% | 1.26x | $107.70 Billion |
| Akzo Nobel N.V (AKZOF) | $7.58 Billion | 14.03% | 1.29x | $9.73 Billion |
| Albemarle Corp (ALB) | $545.00 Million | 9.41% | 1.09x | $19.53 Billion |
| ALPEK S.A.B. de C.V (ALPKF) | $49.59 Billion | 15.64% | 1.50x | $214.40 Million |
| Altech Batteries Limited (ALTHF) | $97.54 Million | -5.87% | 0.01x | $27.89 Million |
| Arcadium Lithium plc (ALTM) | $333.00 Million | 14.14% | 0.12x | $6.26 Billion |
| Alto Ingredients Inc (ALTO) | $345.21 Million | 13.35% | 0.40x | $212.84 Million |